Koh Lanta top beaches are  undoubtedly some of the best in Thailand. Despite the subjectivity related to natural beauty, the beaches of this island are highlighted when we consider tranquility and the exclusivity of this less crowded places.

With this evaluation, which will always have a personal character and with which there will be those who do not agree, we have tried to evaluate each beach according to some attributes. The water, the location, accessibility, exclusivity or privacy and, finally, the offer of restaurants and bars. Each person will give more or less importance to each of the aspects but here, our goal is to convey what the beach has to offer.

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Nº 1 – Bakantiag Beach

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This beach, in Kantiang Bay, has one of the best settings on the island. The bay of crystalline waters has a backdrop of tropical forest slopes and it is difficult to get better than this. Although a bit more crowded than other beaches, Bankatiang is a great beach and you will not find it over-crowded. The resorts themselves, still within the first line of trees, are quite discreet.

Apart from this, Bakatiang has, in its vicinity, all the infrastructures and conveniences that you may need. Super markets, massage centers, atm’s and restaurants. We recommend the Why Not bar for really nice meal.

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Location and how to get there:

It is in moo 6, in the south of the island. To get there simply follow the main road south, towards Mu Ko Lanta Park. The road crosses Kantiang Bay and there you will only follow the small dirt road to the right, which will take you the beach.

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Nº 2 – Long Beach ou  Phra Ae Beach

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The Long Beach is in the north of Koh Lanta and is the longest beach on the island. With some bars and restaurants scattered along beach, it is the ideal place to spend a few days while exploring the center and north of the island. Due to its length it is difficult to find this beach with too many tourists. This beach is parallel to the island’s main road where you can find several places to eat, book tours or transports. The strengths are the privacy, the blue water with no rocks in addition to the location.

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Location and how to get there:

 It is located on Moo 1,  parallel to the island’s main road.

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Nº 3 – Relax Bay Beach

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The relax bay beach is one of the most complete beaches on Koh Lanta. With only a few resorts on the beach, it’s reserved, beautiful, and with good diving areas, despite having some rocks here and there. It is ideal for a walk in the sand and to see the sunset. There is also a small brook in the south end, near the place where the boats rest before the next fishery.

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Location and how to get there:

It is on Moo 2, between Long Beach and Khlong Khong Beach and is also parallel to the island’s main road.

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Nº 4 – Bamboo Beach

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We discovered the bamboo beach on the way to Mu Ko Lanta National Park. Absolutely idyllic, this almost deserted beach is certainly among the most beautiful on the island. A great beach with crystalline water, without rocks and the few tourists.

All this makes it an obligatory crossing point. Because of this beach and the natural park, in  the trip to the south end of the island, you can easily dedicate a whole day, divided between the two places.

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Location and how to get there:

It is the last large beach before arriving at Mu Ko Lanta Natural Park. Just watch out  the right side of the main road and it will not go unnoticed.

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5 – Khlong Khong Beach

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Khlong Kong Beach is south of Long Beach and may, from the outset, look similar. However this beach is more crowded, the right place if you are looking for a little more excitement, with many restaurants, bars and regular parties. On this beach there are, here and there, some rocks but, moreover, when it comes to the sea and the sand is quite similar to long beach.

  • Water:4
  • Location:4.8
  • Acessibility:4.8
  • Bars and restaurants:4.5
  • Privacy:2.5

Location and how to get there:

It is on Moo 2, south of Long beach and is also parallel to the island’s main road.

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6 – Ao Nui Beach

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Ao Nui Beach is another beach that we have come to discover in a casual way. with the same name of another beach in Koh Lanta, this beach south of Bakantiang Bay is surreal.

Absolutely deserted, it only has a bar, built with rubbish and garbage that brought by the tides to the coast. It is the ideal place to have a relaxes break, on your way to Mu Ko Lanta National Park. Access is not the easiest but also not problematic.

  • Water:4.8
  • Location:3.9
  • Acessibility:3.5
  • Bars and restaurants:2.5
  • Privacy:5

Location and how to get there:

It is 2km south of Kantiang Bay and the entrance passes easily unnoticed. Keep an eye on the right side of the road and you will notice a small parking spot. Then just go down the slope, following the trail.

Not Amongst Koh Lanta Top Beaches but still good

Khlong Nin beach

It is located in the center of the island and has a long stretch of sand. It is great for diving, despite having some rocks. It is also relatively uncrowded and you can have a quiet and relaxed beach day.

Nui Beach

This beach, one of the two beaches of Koh Lanta with this name, is immediately south of Klong Nin Beach. It is a small beach, with a relatively more complicated access, ideal if you are searching for a private place.

Klong Jark Beach

North of Bamboo beach,  You’ll find Khlong Jark Beach, a smaller version of the first. This beach is part of the set of options for those who seek the quiet and escape the day-to-day hustle and bustle.

Klong Dao Beach

Khlong Dao Beach is a beach in the north of the island, the closest to Saladan Pier. Despite having the same look of other beaches in Koh Lanta, the fact that there are some excess of resorts and people makes it less attractive, from our point of view.

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